I love the interviews with very young children; when they love something, they really stick to it. Like many of the boys his age, Sebastian Johan is quite fixed on dinosaurs! Rebecca, the mother, is the buyer and founder of La de dah kids
Sebastian Johan
What do you want to be when you grow up Really big
What is your favourite famous person Dora the Explorer and boots
What makes you happy or laugh My baby brother (Oliver, 4 months)
What makes you sad When people are sad
Your favourite book Monkey and Me, Emily Gravett
Your favourite film Rio
Your favourite animal Dinosaurs
The best holidays you ever had Ubud, (Bali Indonesia) – our first family overseas holiday, the best was the monkey forest
A place that you would dream to visit Somewhere with dinosaurs
Your favorite outfit My jumping shoes, jeans and a t-shirt
The next item you would be happy to get Dinosaur
If you had a magic wand, what would you do with it right now? Be a dinosaur
Rebecca
Your favourite children’s brands Minti, Cotton on kids, Zara, Country Road, Munster
Your favourite children’s stores J crew (US), Zara kids (world wide), Babysgotstyle (for all kid brands in Australia)
What kind of e-consumer are you ? I love to shop online. Two great online stores in Australia are (kido store www.kidostore.com) and lark great for unique kids gifts (lark www.larkmade.com.au)
A website that inspires you There is so many; the cyber world amazes me. There is a new website I find every day to inspire
The criteria you consider when you buy something for your children I am drawn to the quirky and the unusual version of things from toys to clothing
Last item you added to your child’s wardrobe Blue Puffer vest great transeasonal item
Most precious item you bought for your child A plane ticket for our first overseas holiday. Travel is one of the greatest gifts. My partner and I met travelling and hope to share our adventures with our kids
Best gift you gave for a child’s B-day Wooden train set and wooden balance bike
Items that are hard to find Unusual toys for boys
Favourite pieces in your child’s wardrobe A pair of harem Zara jeans, and some great vintage T-shirts
The book on your bedside table No book, but lots of magazines; I am addicted
An unforgettable place you’ve travelled to Egypt – the red sea unforgettable diving and sunsets
The ideal place for a family summer holiday The many beaches of Australia in particular Wye River for the relaxed feel and beautiful scenery
Florence Rolando
Launched in London in early 2009 by Florence Rolando (journalist, co-founder of Bubble Trade Shows) Pirouette Blog has been a reference in the industry since 2009 with its combined business and consumer view of the children’s market. A fantastic resource for children’s fashion, design, trends and culture, it aims to support creativity and talent but it also does this by talking about life, family, culture and health.
Florence is an international leader in the industry (8 years as a Milk Collaborator, contributor to Naif Magazine in Spain, co-founder of Bubble Trade Shows in New York and London).
Now Florence runs Energy Therapy Porto @enrgy_therapy_porto
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